There are plenty of hot iPhone apps for skiing these days.

Val d’Isère is the latest ski resort to launch its own iPhone application, one which provides useful information to iPhone owners across the Espace Killy, both in Val d’Isère and Tignes.

The application uses a patent pending technology to show your position at the French ski resort allowing you to share this information with your friends. Simply tapping on your location supplies the name of the slope you are on. You can even guide them to where you are. Of course you can zoom and pan the map as required.

Those using the iPod Touch and those who don’t want to be dependent on network conditions in Val d’Isère or Tignes can pre-load a detailed map before traveling to the Alps on home internet connections or any WI-FI network. This will also save money on internet charges in resort.

Another key feature allows skiers to obtain a detailed route from one spot on the mountain to another according to thier standard of skiing. If they have the “roaming” option, it even gives the exact skiing time, taking in to consideration the opening times of the slopes. If not, they can use the WI-FI in their hotel to work out your route for the day before setting off.

For those lucky enough to be using 3GS iPhones, there’s an enlarged summit identification database to help users identify the different mountains around them as they ski or board the Espace Killy.

• iPhone: read more about iPhone ski apps here
• Val d’Isere: click here for news about the French ski resort